Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes. Why is Mona Island unusual? Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers(公园管理员)are able to stay. The park rangers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules are followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe. What is there to See on Mona Island? One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana(美洲热带大蜥蜴). This type of reptile(爬行动物) lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island. People also come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. The water is almost transparent. Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish. Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taíno Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago. After a full day of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded by darkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.

1.What do park rangers on Mona Island do?

A.Protect the land and animals.

B.Offer some help to visitors.

C.Feed animals on Mona Island.

D.Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island.

2.Which of the following best explains the word “transparent”?

A.so difficult that you can’t finish

B.so clear that you can see through

C.too deep to be reached

D.too bright to be seen

3.Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?

A.On the beaches. B.In a museum.

C.In the caves. D.On the wall of the hotel.

4.Which sentence can be filled in the first blank?

A.Mona Island is very small.

B.Watching the stars on Mona Island is amazing.

C.Visitors can settle in after a full day on Mona Island.

D.Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it.

5.What is the most possible reason the author wrote this article?

A.To explain why animals live on the island.

B.To show readers where the island is located.

C.To tell about a place that some people might enjoy.

D.To give facts about people who work on the island.

The Time Machine

A scientist and inventor decides to prove that time travel is possible.He wants to change the past. To test his idea,he travels 800,000 years into the future with the

help of his own invention﹣a time machine…It will be put on in the National

Theatre on Aug 29th to Sep .4th.

Wonder Woman

An Amazon princess lived a peaceful life on an island occupied only by female soldies.When a pilot crashed on the island,she learned that World War was destroying the planet. So she decided to use her superpowers to stop it..It will be shown in the National Theatre on Sep.2th to 7th.

E.T.

A group of aliens visit the earth and one of them.E.T.,get lost and is left on this planet. He is found by a l0﹣year﹣old,Elliot, Soon the two begin to communicate and start a different kind of friendship.E.T. wants to go home,but if Elliot helps him,he'll lose a friend..It'll be shown in the National Theatre on Aug 25th to 30th.

Mission Mars

In the year 2020 AD,a mysterious storm kills all but one crew member of the first

manned mission (任务) to Mars.A rescue mission is started to investigate the

truth and bring back any survivors…It will be on in the National Theatre on Sep.1th to 5th.

1.We can read these passages in some   

A.postcards B.letters

C.posters D.novels

2.If you want to see The Time Machine, you can go to see it on   

A.Aug.25th B.Aug.30th

C.Sep.5th D.Sep.7th

3.What is the film Wonder Woman about?   

A.Earth and space B.Love and friendship

C.Nature and humans D.War and Peace

4.If you're interested in aliens, you should watch   

A.E.T. B.Wonder Woman

C.The Time Machine D.Mission to Mars

5.The underlined word"mysterious"probably means   

A.usual B.crazy

C.strange D.heavy

6.What kind of movies do these films belong to?   

A.Action films. B.Detective films.

C.Love stories. D.Science fiction.

The Spirit of Christmas

Many would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.

A Christmas Carol is famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean. He only thinks about himself and never treats others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money and he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost(鬼) of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he is punished(惩罚)after he dies. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.

That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Scrooge sees that he is dead, but nobody cares. He is so frightened that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning—Christmas Day!

He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!

1.Who wrote the famous short novel A Christmas Carol?

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2.What is the true meaning of Christmas?

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3.Why is Jacob Marley punished after he dies?

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4.Which ghost takes him to see the happiness of the poor during Christmas this year?

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5.Scrooge has a terrible dream before he wakes up on the morning of Christmas Day, doesn't he?

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6.What probably makes Scrooge change his life?

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